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RB12 ASH

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,299 mi
Last recorded106,299 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB12 ASH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 106,299 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 99,350 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 99,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 91,020 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,906 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,467 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 71,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/40/21 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 62,858 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 54,517 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 46,396 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,843 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 39,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 29,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 16,323 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 16,323 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2015 16,322 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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RB12 ASH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 69,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RB12 ASH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RB12 ASH registered?

RB12 ASH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is RB12 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RB12 ASH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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